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Curcuma Zedoaria / Kichili Kizhangu Powder

Tamil : Kichili Kizhangu - கிச்சலி கிழங்கு

Malayalam : Kuvva Kizhanna

Hindi : Ararutgaddalu

Telugu : Jangli Haldi

Botanical : Curcuma Zedoaria

Description

Zedoary is a rhizome that grows in tropical and subtropical wet forest regions. The fragrant plant bears yellow flowers with red and green bracts and the underground stem section is large and tuberous with numerous branches. The leaf shoots of the zedoary are long and can reach 1 meter (3 feet) in height.

Health Benefits

Kichili Kizhangu paste is used on inflammation, wounds, skin ailments & pain. It is very effective in treating respiratory disorders, tones up uterus and works as an aphrodisiac agent, & purifies blood. Kachrr improves digestion, improves liver condition & normalizes body temperature. The herb, when taken in powdered form, helps in regularizing menstruation. It helps in curing dyspepsia, colic, vomiting & cough.

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Side Effects

There are no known side effects with this herb. Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.